by blinkweb | Sep 14, 2015 | Treatment
Calluses Causes: Friction and mechanical stress caused by ill-fitting shoes or abnormal way of walking. Appearance: Thickened yellowish skin on soles of feet. Treatment: Can be treated at home using a foot file or pumice stone and moisturising. If this does not help...
by blinkweb | Sep 8, 2015 | Advice, Footwear Advice
At this time of year, you may be thinking of replacing your walking boots. It is important to get it right as they are a substantial investment and if you get it wrong, you will experience the misery of walking all day in the wrong footwear. The boots you choose must...
by blinkweb | Sep 8, 2015 | Advice
Causes Poor circulation Warming-up skin too quickly Not changing out of wet shoes/socks promptly Not wearing the correct footwear when out in winter weather Symptoms Some people seem to be more prone to chilblains than others As the skin re-warms, there can be some...
by blinkweb | Sep 8, 2015 | Advice, Footwear Advice
Plan your shopping trip about 3-4 weeks before the start of term to ensure you get lots of choice but, hopefully, your child will not have had another growth spurt Try to avoid Saturdays and other busy times Get feet measured by a trained shoe fitter for length and...
by blinkweb | Sep 8, 2015 | Advice, Footwear Advice
(RLS or Ekbom Syndrome) People find the symptoms difficult to describe, but If you’ve ever had the urge to move your feet or legs, a crawling sensation, electric feeling or an ache like toothache in your legs, especially at the end of the day or when resting, you may...